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Centurion brings a potent 29er trail bike

Florentin Vesenbeckh

 · 24.07.2018

Centurion brings a potent 29er trail bikePhoto: Florentin Vesenbeckh
Centurion brings a potent 29er trail bike
29 inches, wide tyres, powerful suspension: the new Centurion Numinis Trail E is a comfortable E-MTB tourer with a Shimano motor, which should not shy away from tougher trail excursions.

Bucking the trend: The new Centurion Numinis Trail e-MTB tourer uses an external battery. Good, because technically this classic variant currently only offers advantages: lower weight, lower centre of gravity, easier battery removal. With the new bike, Centurion is expanding its range of sporty e-mountainbikes with a model featuring the popular Shimano Steps E8000 drive.

In addition to the No Pogo models with Bosch drive, Centurion relies on the Shimano E8000 drive for the Numinis Trail e-bikes.Photo: Florentin Vesenbeckh In addition to the No Pogo models with Bosch drive, Centurion relies on the Shimano E8000 drive for the Numinis Trail e-bikes. As befits its status: the cable routing of the Centurion Numinis Trail E runs inside the frame.Photo: Florentin Vesenbeckh As befits its status: the cable routing of the Centurion Numinis Trail E runs inside the frame.

The cockpit features the new E7000 components in all equipment variants. The display and control levers for the support levels are even more compact than on Shimano's E8000 line.

The narrow E7000 lever for motor control leaves space for the thumb switch of telescopic stabilisers and enables a slim cockpit.Photo: Florentin Vesenbeckh The narrow E7000 lever for motor control leaves space for the thumb switch of telescopic stabilisers and enables a slim cockpit. The Shimano E7000 display is also even narrower than the E8000 version. There is no colour display for the support modes.Photo: Florentin Vesenbeckh The Shimano E7000 display is also even narrower than the E8000 version. There is no colour display for the support modes.

The Numinis Trail E offers 135 millimetres of travel at the rear and 140 millimetres at the front, as well as 29-inch wheels with 2.6-inch-wide tyres. This promises a lot of comfort, grip and safety off-road. Regardless of the other equipment, the Swabians have fitted each model with a shock absorber with reservoir - for somewhat wilder trail rides.

The size of choice: Centurion uses Maxxis Minion DHF/DHR II tyres with 29 x 2.6 inches on the Numinis Trail E.Photo: Florentin Vesenbeckh The size of choice: Centurion uses Maxxis Minion DHF/DHR II tyres with 29 x 2.6 inches on the Numinis Trail E. The Centurion Numinis Trail E relies exclusively on shocks with reservoirs. Fox elements are used on the two more expensive models, while a Suntour damper is used on the entry-level model.Photo: Florentin Vesenbeckh The Centurion Numinis Trail E relies exclusively on shocks with reservoirs. Fox elements are used on the two more expensive models, while a Suntour damper is used on the entry-level model.
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All three models rely on brakes with four pistons. 200 mm brake discs are used on the front wheel and 180 mm discs on the rear wheel.Photo: Florentin Vesenbeckh All three models rely on brakes with four pistons. 200 mm brake discs are used on the front wheel and 180 mm discs on the rear wheel.

The facts about the Centurion Numinis Trail E

  • Shimano Steps E8000 drivetrain
  • 140/135 millimetre spring travel
  • 29x2.6 tyres
  • External 500 Wh battery
  • Four-piston brakes 203/180 mm
  • 3 models from 3999 euros
Florentin Vesenbeckh

Florentin Vesenbeckh has been on a mountain bike since he was ten years old. Even on his very first tour, he focussed on single trails - and even after more than 30 years in the saddle of an MTB, these are still the quintessence of biking for him. He spent his youth competing in various bike disciplines and later his cycling career was characterised by years as a riding technique coach. Professionally, the experienced test editor now focusses on e-mountainbikes. In recent years, the qualified sports scientist and trained journalist has tested over 300 bikes and more than 40 different motor systems in the laboratory and in practice.

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